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Elite Journalists: Victims or Self-Indulgent Narcissists?

8/13/2025

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Elite journalists, including Karen Attiah and Stephen Colbert, are critiqued for blending victimhood with narcissism. Despite their wealth and influence, they portray themselves as victims, highlighting a troubling trend in liberal media where personal grievances take precedence over objective reporting. This self-indulgence raises questions about accountability in journalism.

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Story summary

Elite journalists, including Karen Attiah and Stephen Colbert, are critiqued for blending victimhood with narcissism. Despite their wealth and influence, they portray themselves as victims, highlighting a troubling trend in liberal media where personal grievances take precedence over objective reporting. This self-indulgence raises questions about accountability in journalism.